With the water flow down it looks like it is the end of power boat season.
I was out gardening Saturday and could hear a power boat that sounded like a '69 Camaro heading up to the herd hole. He was revving his engine continually while trying to hold his spot on the river . . . for about a...
Power Boats on the McKenzie
Power Boats on the McKenzie
Ok, so I wanted to get a little feed back on this and you guys have pretty much said to allow power boats while the water is high enough to support them. Although, that was not quite what I expected from this group it is clear most of...
I boated the dam to the gravel pile take out today. 5 different power boats were working the salmon.
What's your opinion on power boats on the McKenzie?
Jim
dtikey, Great comment. The gravel road past the fisherman's parking lot is a private road for several homes and a ranch. I know the home owners and the ranch owner. the problem comes in when people park their rig on that dirt road and block the owners access in and out of their homes . . ...
I live near and fish the McKenzie below Leaburg Dam regularly, quite close to the Greenwood boat landing.
I agree that stockers are great for kids to learn how to learn how to fish and they have their place. However, the McKenzie is a special river that once held a sustainable population of...